Welcome to Highland Park High School

Principal's Message

The 2018-19 School year is nearing the end. Fourth marking period Interim Reports will be posted on Genesis and available for review soon. Many of our students continue to make honor roll and have been successful in their classes. Those students who may need to repeat course have been meeting with counselors and should be preparing for summer school options.

Last year, the high school received recognitions including Gold Ranking by U.S. News and World Reports as the #17 Best High School in New Jersey. This year we have been recognized again as one of the "Best High Schools" in the state. We also earned the Shoprite Cup as the #1 Group I New Jersey Sports Program last year. These awards along with the numerous individual and team awards received by our Model UN/ Model Congress, DECA, Science Leagues, Mathletes, Orchestra, Choir, and Band and other competitive clubs demonstrate that our students, faculty, and school community are focused on all aspects of student achievement. This year, our Boys and Girls Soccer teams were highly successful winning a State Sectional Championship and the Greater Middlesex Conference championship respectively.We were also Division champions in Girls Tennis. Our Winter & Spring Track Teams have set the standard by consistently performing at the top levels in our county, division, and the state! We have also had significant Our Girls Volleyball and Cross Country teams were highly competitive with strong winning seasons and Football is poised to make a major comeback next year.

All of our students are encouraged to set their individual goals for success at the highest levels and to take advantage of the broad range of opportunities and supports our school has to offer. Students who need assistance with coursework and want to improve their grades should meet with their counselor or teachers to arrange for tutoring or for additional help if needed. We are always available to provide help to any student who needs it.

Remember that we are the OWLS, and our mission is for each of our students to demonstrate Openness, Wisdom, Leadership, and Spirit as they prepare for college, future careers, and active participation in society. We are dedicated to serving our students and guiding them as they fulfill this mission. Please do not hesitate to contact us whenever you have a question or concern.

Michael J. LassiterPrincipal of Highland Park High School
Email: mlassiter@hpschools.net

Highland Park High School

Highland Park School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. Highland Park School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.